Lyon, Nathaniel (1818-1861)

Name:

Lyon, Nathaniel (1818-1861)

Title:

First Union General killed in American Civil War
Received Thanks of Congress, 12/24/1861
Cenotaph in his honor located in Springfield National Cemetery, MO

Born:

07/14/1818

Birthplace:

Ashford, CT

Died:

08/10/1861

Death Location:

Battle of Wilson's Creek, Springfield, M

Residence:

Ashford, CT
Springfield, MO
Cooper County, MO
Jasper County, MO

Nationality:

American

Occupation:

Fought in Seminole Wars, Mexican-American War, "Bleeding Kansas" border wars, and American Civil War.
Conducted spy operation on State Guard's Camp in St. Louis, MO; he, Missouri volunteer regiments, and 2nd U.S. Infantry captured troops there. March through St. Louis resulted in deadly riot, but Lyon was subsequently promoted to brigadier general.

Father:

Lyon, Amasa

Mother:

Lyon, Kezia Knowlton

Spouse:

N/A

Children:

N/A